Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

Backed by leading climate and American dynamism investors, Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself - lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure from floods and sea-level rise. Our mission is to preserve the built environment, create new habitats, and usher in an era of abundance.

Responsibilities

• Act as an extreme owner for mechanical and electromechanical aspects of field deployed industrial systems
• Perform first-principles engineering, FEA, and hand calculations to optimize designs for real-world environments
• Lead prototype builds, execute test campaigns, and push hardware to its limits to ensure field reliability
• Collaborate closely with electrical, controls, and field deployment teams to deliver integrated systems
• Drive failure analysis, testing, and iterative improvement based on real-world data

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical hardware design and analysis
• Strong CAD proficiency (OnShape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or NX)
• Hands-on fabrication and prototyping skills
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• U.S. permanent residency required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment including long days and 6-day workweeks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in machinery, robotics, or heavy industrial equipment
• Experience with high voltage AC power conversion systems and lithium batteries
• Experience with pumps, fluidics, or bulk material handling
• Experience in electromechanical controls, hydraulics, or field-deployed systems
• Familiarity with C++, Python, or similar for controls or simulation
• Experience with compliance, HAZOP, or FMEA tools
• PCB and embedded systems design skills